There’s chicken stock and then there’s Campbell’s Real Chicken Stock. Campbell’s is Australia’s only RSPCA-approved chicken stock: chickens are sourced from farms with RSPCA-approved practices. Birds are raised in an enriched barn environment where they can enjoy space to move around, good lighting, and can perch, forage and dust bathe. The result is better health and welfare for the chooks and ultimately, a superior stock.

And it’s not just happy, healthy Aussie chooks – Campbell’s Real Chicken Stock also features a whole vegie patch worth of Australian-grown goodness, including carrots, celery, onions, parsley, beetroot, lettuce, watercress and baby spinach. Campbell’s have been proudly making all of their products from scratch in Shepparton in country Victoria for well over 50 years, supporting Aussie farmers every step of the way.

Not every chicken – or celery stalk – is created equal, a fact the folks at Campbell’s understand all too well. They not only work with high-quality natural ingredients, they make sure each one passes rigorous taste and quality tests. This ensures the stock you love is exceptional every time, imparting its signature richness and natural flavour-enhancing magic into your dishes.

The pantry staple for all seasons, stock is key for easy entertaining and your secret weapon to creating restaurant-quality fare in no time. So when it comes to using Campbell’s Real Chicken Stock, let the seasons guide you. Summery salads with ancient grains cooked in stock, cooled, then tossed with pomegranate seeds, nuts and goat’s curd will go down a treat over the warmer months. Citrusy roasts with potatoes boiled in stock and then roasted until golden (more on that chef’s hack here) will complete the most festive of spreads. Fish cakes with extra depth of flavour, made with stock, potatoes and your favourite catch (canned or fresh), crumbed and fried to perfection, will upgrade any lunchtime rut.

Christmas entertaining? Go all-out and whip up your own dip. Boil sweet potato in chicken stock and rosemary, then blitz with tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning. Serve with your favourite crackers, breads and crudités. Or try your hand at poké bowls, bursting with umami and made with stock-infused brown rice, sesame oil and soy sauce, toasted rice and your favourite fresh sashimi. Whichever way you use your Campbell’s Real Chicken Stock, know that it’s your year-round flavour saviour, made from happy Aussie chooks and the very best locally grown ingredients. Go forth and pour.